New poll places Bachelet two points higher at 58 percent approval

The president’s approval rating rises with continued support for constitutional reform, despite June protests against her education and tax reforms. A new Adimark poll — released on Thursday — shows President Michelle Bachelet’s approval rating at 58 percent, a two point increase from May and a rating higher than her government’s overall approval. More...

by María del Carmen Corpus | Published 1 day ago

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Business & Economy

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Human Rights

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Local

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World

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